Chapter 1:
“I can’t believe it... Am I really pregnant?” I couldn’t trust my eyes. Right in front of me was a pregnancy test with two bright red lines. The joy was so overwhelming, no words could describe my happiness at this moment.
My name is Elwyn, a woman with a nearly perfect family. You might wonder why I used the term “nearly.” It’s because my husband and I have been married for some time but have had no children yet. However, that hasn’t affected the love my husband has for me. My husband is a successful businessman, known as one of the most accomplished men in the city. Financially, I’ve never had to worry about anything; it’s the type of situation where I never have to look at price tags when shopping. My husband spoils me to no end, providing anything I desire.
Having him, that’s been the greatest success of my life. The last piece to complete our perfect family has finally arrived: I’m pregnant. I truly am pregnant!
In the mirror, the image of a woman just in her twenties lingered, with a sweet smile of happiness on her lips. After admiring myself in the mirror for a while, I finally went to the office and share this good news with my husband. I couldn’t wait for him to come home.
“Yes! I have to tell him this good news! He’ll surely be smiling from ear to ear, just like me!”
Yes! I was sure everything would happen just as I imagined! My amazing husband would surely be extremely happy. My home was now officially perfect. My friends often said I was blessed. Born beautifully, I married a handsome and wealthy husband who adores me endlessly. Everyone knows that women who have been married for a while without children usually face some pressure, but not me. My husband has always loved me unconditionally, putting no pressure on me. You could imagine, my life after marriage has been like that of a princess in a castle, choosing the right prince charming in her life.
Not wanting to wait any longer. I returned to the bedroom, changed into a formal outfit, put on light makeup, and grabbed the car keys to rush to my husband’s company. Throughout the journey, I kept humming the song my husband had sung to me all his life. At that moment, he had also promised to spend his entire life loving me! And I believed he would definitely keep his word!
“Or should I call and inform him an hour before?”
I lifted the phone, dialing my husband’s number. As I was about to press the call button, I hesitated a bit. Maybe if I surprise him with a visit, he’ll be even happier? Who doesn’t like surprises in life!
“Yes! Today, your wife will give you an enormous surprise!”
Having said that, I put the phone back in my purse, my face flushed with a smile. Perhaps I’ve been in this state from the moment I discovered I was pregnant until now. God has been too kind to me. I feel like I’m the happiest woman in the world right now.
Singing joyfully all the way, my car finally stopped in front of my husband’s company gate. I gracefully stepped out of the car and walked in. Even the security guard was familiar with my face. He not only didn’t ask me to show my company ID, but also treated me with utmost respect.
“Madam, please come in.”
“Thank you.” I politely replied.
Although I’m not an employee here, everyone in this company knows me. And of course, none of them would dare to treat me differently.
“Madam, are you looking for the chairman? Do you need me to inform him?”
“No, it’s unnecessary!”
After saying that, I walked straight up to the office floor. If I wanted to inform him beforehand, I would have proactively called my husband, no need for the receptionist to do that.
Standing outside my husband’s office door, my heart unknowingly beat faster by a notch. It could be because I love this man too much, or perhaps the news I’m about to deliver to him is too overwhelming. I’m sure he’ll be extremely happy.
“Alain, I have...”
Before I could finish my sentence, I heard a strange noise coming from my husband’s office. Specifically, it was the moans of a woman along with the growls of a man in the heat of passion. The sounds were extremely piercing and disgusting.
My head was now pounding like a hammer. We’re all adults here. Of course I know what those sounds mean. But why are they coming from my husband’s office? Why?
A thousand questions raced back and forth in my head. My thin hands kept trembling with fear. What’s happening inside? Could it be that the man I love so much is...
“No! It can’t be! I must have misheard! Yes, that’s it, I must have misheard!” I tried to reassure myself.
I leaned my ear against the door again, hoping for a miracle to happen. Now, I just wished that the sounds I heard earlier didn’t exist, that it was all because of my overwhelming joy and mishearing.
But no, the harsh reality struck me once again. I misheard nothing. Those sounds were still there. The moans of the woman and the heavy breathing of the man. There was no mistake here!
“Alain, what are you doing in there?”
I couldn’t contain my anger as I pushed the door forcefully. The sound of the wooden door hitting the wall was extremely loud.
“Alain...”
Before I could utter another word, the sight in front of me left me stunned. The man with his usual sophisticated appearance was now lying naked next to his “little secretary.” He even had the audacity to curl up under my husband’s body in a “scared kitten” pose. The scene was so disgusting that even I couldn’t find words to speak.
“Why are you suddenly here today? Are you too free as the chairman’s wife?” Alain casually spoke, not bothering to avoid or rush to explain, calmly putting on his clothes one by one. As for the secretary, she was even more shameless. A cunning fox like her dared to stare directly at me with a challenging look, even refusing to put her clothes back on.
“Alain, what is this? What is this all about!”
I screamed like a madwoman. Just a second ago, I thought I was the happiest person in the world. But now, everything has disappeared in an instant. I’m no longer the princess loved by her prince charming. Right now, I feel more like a clown. A clown performing in front of those two despicable people.